GLOBAL ORAL CARE MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION INVESTMENT IN GALLATIN TO ESTABLISH FIRST U.S. FACILITY

 Acumen Co., Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of toothbrushes and oral care products, announces its first manufacturing facility outside of Asia. The company will invest $20.2 million in the project and create 50 new jobs.

Headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Acumen produces approximately 500 million toothbrushes annually for customers around the world and serves as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for several internationally recognized oral care brands. 

“As Acumen celebrates its 50th anniversary, choosing Sumner County for our first U.S. manufacturing facility marks a defining milestone in our history. Our goal is to make our Tennessee plant the world’s largest and most important manufacturing center for toothbrushes and oral care products. This $20.2 million investment reflects our long-term commitment to the U.S. market—bringing high-quality, affordable, American-made toothbrushes and oral care products to American consumers, while serving markets across North, Central and South America from Tennessee. We will bring the same automated, hygienic production standards we use in Taiwan to Tennessee. We are deeply grateful to Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee team he leads, as well as the local partners who assisted in Gallatin,” said David Huang, Chairman of ACUMEN. “We have already completed the purchase of our facility, and brand-new automated toothbrush production equipment is now being prepared for shipment. We look forward to building a skilled local team and growing alongside the Gallatin community for many years to come.”

Acumen acquired the former Salga Plastics facility at 241 ABC Blvd. in Gallatin. The 90,000-square-foot facility will undergo improvements as the company prepares the site for its state-of-the-art plastic injection molding process. 

“For generations, ‘Made in Gallatin’ has meant something because of the global manufacturers that call our city home,” said Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown. “Acumen had many locations to consider for its first U.S. facility, and their decision to locate in Gallatin is a testament to the environment we have built for companies to invest and succeed. We’re grateful for their confidence in our community and look forward to a lasting partnership.”

Acumen joins more than 40 existing manufacturers in Gallatin that already employ more than 3,300 people across the community. Comprised of global brands and local success stories, Gallatin’s industrial base produces world-renowned products for customers across the nation and around the world.

“Acumen’s decision to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Gallatin is a strong endorsement of our community and the advantages we offer global manufacturers,” said Rosemary Bates, Executive Director of the Gallatin Economic Development Agency. “From our first meeting with the Acumen team, it was clear that their values and approach to business aligned with those of our city and the companies that have made Gallatin their home. We are proud to welcome them to our community and look forward to a long-term partnership.”

The company’s interest in Tennessee was the result of Gov. Bill Lee’s and TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter’s international recruiting trip to Asia in October 2025. GEDA worked directly with Acumen throughout the site selection process, highlighting Gallatin’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, and established industrial base.